Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    ($1,867)
    ($1,976)
    ($2,196)
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    Category
    GravelGravelGravel
    Weight
    22.3 lbs24.0 lbs21.6 lbs
    4.4
    3.6
    3.5
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c650b / 700c
    Clearance
    45c47c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GRX 800, GRX 600ApexGRX 400, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 10
    Brand Site

    cube.eu

    ridley-bikes.com

    rosebikes.com

    Summary
    The CUBE NUROAD RACE, Ridley Kanzo A - Sram Apex 1x11 HDB, and Rose BACKROAD AL GRX RX400 are all aluminum frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The NUROAD RACE has better components, while the BACKROAD AL GRX RX400 has 650b / 700c aluminum wheels.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2023 NUROAD RACE
    2024 Kanzo A - Sram Apex 1x11 HDB
    2023 BACKROAD AL GRX RX400
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    36 mph

    2023 NUROAD RACE

    36 mph

    2023 BACKROAD AL GRX RX400

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Aluminium 6061 T6 Superlite, Gravel Comfort Geometry, Flat Mount Disc, Fender & Rack Option, 12x142mm, AXH

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance45c

    ColorBlue’n’black

    Kanzo Aluminium, Triple Butted Hydroformed 6061-T6 Aluminium, TA 12x142mm

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance45c

    ColorBlue’n’black

    BACKROAD AL, max. tyre width 27.5": 50 / 28": 45c fog grey 49cm-27.5

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance45c

    ColorBlue’n’black

    Fork

    CUBE Nuroad Flat Mount Disc, Full Carbon, 1 1/8" - 1 1/4" Tapered, Fender & Lowrider Mounts, 12x100mm

    Forza Oryx Disc, TA 12x100 mm, Hidden Fender Mounts

    ROSE-Cross Backroad, carbon, 28", max. tyre width 27.5": 50 / 28": 45c matt black/fog grey

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-RS500PB, Pressfit

    Headset

    VP Z-t, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/8" (OD 44mm), Bottom Integrated 1 1/4"

    Stem

    CUBE Performance Stem SLX, 31.8mm

    Forza Stratos // 110 mm // Black Glossy

    ROSE ALR, black sand 70mm

    Handlebar

    CUBE Gravel Race Bar

    Forza Stratos, Compact // 420mm (cc) // Black Glossy

    Ritchey Venture Max Comp, black 40cm

    Saddle

    Natural Fit Venec

    Selle Italia Model X // Black

    Rose Edition by Selle Italia, black

    Seatpost

    CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm

    Forza Stratos // 15mm Offset // 350mm // 27,2mm // Black Glossy

    Ritchey WTB, 350mm, black 27,2mm

    Pedals

    Not included **

    delivered without pedals

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX RD-RX810, Direct Mount, 11-Speed

    SRAM Apex 1x11 HDB

    Shimano GRX, RD-RX400, 10-speed,

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX FD-R810

    SRAM Apex 1x11 HDB

    Shimano GRX, FD-RX400, 10-speed

    Crank

    Shimano GRX FC-RX600, 46x30T

    SRAM Apex1 // 42T // 172mm

    Shimano GRX, FC-RX600, 10-speed, 2-speed, 46/30T, 170mm

    Shifters

    Shimano GRX ST-RX600

    SRAM Apex 1x11 HDB

    Cassette

    Shimano 105 CS-HG700, 11-34T

    SRAM PG-1130 // 11s // 11-42

    Shimano HG500-10, 11-34

    Chain

    Shimano CN-HG601-11

    Shimano CN-HG54 10-speed 118 L

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-RX400, Hydr. Disc Brake, Flat Mount (160/160)

    Disc

    Shimano GRX RX 400, black 1700mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    CUBE GR 2.3 Disc

    Shimano RS171 DB // Shimano 11s // Clincher

    ROSE G25 | inner rim width 25mm | 24 spokes; 27,5"

    Tires

    Schwalbe G-One Allround, Kevlar, 40-622

    Continental Terra Trail ProTection, Black / Transparent 40-584

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